Guest Report post Posted February 5, 2004 I shall nominate the new and very much improved Boston Red Sox as the winner if only they could win. I'll go with the Yankees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Red Sox, Cubs, or the Angels. Don't know why you put the Twins up there. :| Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 5, 2004 I had to put someone from every division and an underdog will probably win it all so..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 5, 2004 I had to put someone from every division and an underdog will probably win it all so..... True. Doubt many people would've thought the Marlins would even reach the playoffs, besides hardcore Marlin fans. So yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Some people don't see the Twins winning their own division Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Well, if you make the playoffs, anything can happen. I'd take the Sox, although its far from a sure thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 I took the Yankees. Until they prove that they can not put themselves in a position to win it all I can't pick against them. By no means do I think they are a heavy favorite or anything though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Tigers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Braves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 The Orioles just need their pitching to come through and they could make the playoffs, but I doubt they'd win the World Series. Im going to pick... The Astros??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 In what should come as a surprise to no one, I'm taking the Marlins. I honestly think the team this year is just as good, if not better than it was last spring training. Don't forget, Urbina and Conine were late season moves. If in contention again, more players will be brought on board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Human Fly 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 I picked the Cubs. They were in a position to win it all last year, and with the additions they have made (and maybe even more to come) they look strong to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Houston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Now not that I'm saying the A's will win the Worlds Series but the MARINERS are listed and not the A's? Who made this poll, Bill Bavasi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Yea the M's and the A's both have no shot at making the playoffs this year. Angels OWN that division now, book it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Holy crap, I missed that. Shame on you, Kingofthe909. The A's are prohibitive favorites, and in the top 3 in the league. While we're at it, the Phillies should have been included as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Yea the M's and the A's both have no shot at making the playoffs this year. Angels OWN that division now, book it. Are you serious? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Angels need bounce back years from Jarrod Washburn and Ramon Ortiz and they need Troy Glaus and Troy Percival to be healthy all year. Angels are much improved and it wouldn't shock me if they won the division but they by no means own the division. The A's starting rotation is still vastly superior to the Angels even with Colon and Escobar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 The A's are deeper than the Angels, so if a rash of injuries strike the A's are in better shape. The Angels are dependant on their starters staying healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Screw this logical stuff, I'm going homer all the way. The Phillies. Improved bullpen, improved starting pitching. Now, if Burrell bounces back, and Rollins realizes he's not a power hitter, the Phils could make some noise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 I'd vote for the Red Sox...but we all know that's just not going to happen. I'll vote Angels because I am a homer...and they are my NEWWWWWWWWWWWW team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Yea the M's and the A's both have no shot at making the playoffs this year. Angels OWN that division now, book it. Oakland can easily win the Wild Card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted February 5, 2004 You live in Buffalo, how is cheering on the Angels being a homer? Anyways, barring injuries I have to believe the Red Sox will do it as they upgraded their pitching, bench, and defense without compromising much offensively. Todd Walker will be missed but what he gave in offense Pokey Reese will save in defense...and if he's healthy he can provide some more speed in the line-up. Red Sox also now have one of the nastiest pitching staffs in the league with Pedro Schilling Lowe Wakefield Kim Timlin Embree Arroyo Malaska Williamson Foulke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Frigid, is my boy Willy getting the #1 setup spot, or is that yet to be seen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted February 5, 2004 As of now Williamson is being viewed as Foulke's primary set-up man with Timlin and Embree splitting the 7th inning duties, Arroyo being long relief/spot starter, and Malaska being the lefty specialist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted February 5, 2004 I hope he does well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 I voted for other. Florida and Anaheim the last two years, have made it really hard to pick one of the favorites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 The Astros??? Try winning a playoff series first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 The Astros??? Try winning a playoff series first. I think Pettite and Clemens will help with that bit of a problem if they make it to the playoffs, which Im sure they will. They'll either win the Central or the Wild Card. The only other NL teams that might be in contention for the NL Wild Card are the Phillies and Marlins and they are going to beat the snot out of each other the numerous times they play each other. NL West - Giants Central - Astros/Cubs East - Braves Wild Card - Astros/Cubs AL West - Angels Central - Twins or Royals East - Red Sox Wild Card - Yankees Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2004 Despite Clemens and Pettite who have both w.s rings. I can't help but to remain skeptical when it comes to the Astros. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
